GM Anish Giri (2728) secured a victory against GM Felix Blohberger (2532) in Round 10 of the Bundesliga match between Düsseldorfer SK and FC Bayern München. The Dutch grandmaster demonstrated precise endgame technique in a hard-fought Sicilian Defense encounter.

The game began as a Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack (B30), with Blohberger choosing the solid 3.Bb5 variation against Giri’s Sicilian. The critical turning point came on move 17 when Blohberger played the inaccurate Nf5, allowing Giri to seize the initiative with Bc5 and force favorable material exchanges that gave Black a persistent advantage throughout the complex endgame.

After reaching time control at move 40, both players engaged in a tense rook endgame with a dramatic moment at moves 63-64, where Blohberger missed the winning Ke3 after Giri’s inaccurate Kf5, allowing the Dutch GM to escape with his king to safety and methodically convert his advantage by promoting his h-pawn to secure the victory.

Following Round 10, Düsseldorfer SK has strengthened its position near the top of the Bundesliga with a commanding 5.5-2.5 victory over FC Bayern München. The win was part of a strong showing by Düsseldorfer SK, whose lineup featured world-class talent including Wesley So (2747), Wei Yi (2755), and Anish Giri (2728). SC Viernheim continues to dominate the league with an impressive 6.5-1.5 run.